Oversight, to be meaningful, must be both independent and trustworthy, Bana said. If these concerns are unfounded, then an independent investigation will validate the commission and restore confidence.
For every 10 jobs here at Chevron, five more are supported in west Contra Costa County. And all of that comes together and produces about a billion dollars in annualized economic activity in the region.
"I understand that uncertainty is uncomfortable and there's concern on the part of labor and on the part of our staff members. What we try to do as a district is reiterate that we prioritize our people and are exploring all options to minimize disruption."